Food safety is a critical concern in all industries that handle food, particularly in healthcare settings. The risk of microbial contamination and the spread of illnesses is a constant threat, whether food is being delivered to residents, prepared in the organization's kitchens, or consumed in the staff canteen. Food handling is a significant aspect of the health and care sector, often underestimated in its impact on health and well-being.

Level: Secure Training Services
Duration: 90 minutes approx.
Assessment Method: Multiple Choice Assessment
Certificate: PDF
Recommended Refresher: Yearly
Framework and Standards: CSTF
Course Provider: Secure Training Services

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to.
▪ Outline the importance of food safety procedures and safe food handling in the health and care sector
▪ List food safety hazards
▪ Summarise the legal responsibilities of food handlers
▪ Give reasons why personal hygiene is essential in the kitchen
▪ Describe the best way to clean work surfaces and equipment so that the risk of contamination is reduced
▪ Describe the best way to handle, store and cook food safely
▪ Explain why temperature control is necessary

This course is made up of the following modules
- Food Safety in Healthcare
- Food Poisoning
- Personal Hygiene in the Healthcare Sector
- Kitchen Colour Coding
- Equipment and Surfaces
- The International Dysphagia Diet Initiative Standardisation (IDDIS)
- Key Factors for Ensuring Food Safety

Healthcare Professionals
Domiciliary Care
Care Homes
Hospitals
Nurses, HCA's, Care Workers, Care Managers.